Cleaning tips to get your home ready for winter

Winter is almost here! Everyone knows about spring cleaning, but what about getting your home ready for the winter months? Here are some easy tips to keep you house-proud in the cold months.Carpets
Shampooing or steaming carpets in winter is a no-no – they take so long to dry that you end up with musty or mouldy mats. Hire a carpet cleaning professional or a do-it-yourself machine in the last warm days of autumn and give them a thorough cleaning.

Curtains and blinds
The same applies to window hangings – rotate through your home and clean them all before the rain and the cold arrive.

Damp areas
Don’t wait for the first winter storms to address any damp corners on floors or ceilings! Get them looked at and repaired before the rain sets in.

Chimneys
Everyone loves the idea of warming beside the fireplace, but if your chimney hasn’t been cleaned since last winter, you’re all going to coughing in a cloud of smoke! Give it a proper cleaning before you light the first fire of the season.

Clothes and bedding
Get out all those warm winter clothes! Wash and dry your summer things thoroughly before packing them away. Do the same for summer and winter bedding.